Cost of Living Calculator - El Monte, California vs Ridgecrest, California


The cost of living in Ridgecrest, California is 33.0% cheaper than El Monte, California.

You would need a salary of $50,262 in Ridgecrest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in El Monte, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ridgecrest, California is cheaper than El Monte, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Ridgecrest
than in El Monte, California
El Monte, CA vs Ridgecrest, CA
Compared to El Monte, Ridgecrest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.2% higher
  Commute
  36.7% lower
  Health
  6.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower

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